Tips for Finding Private Land to Hunt - Outdoors - Hunting

What is the easiest way to find private land to hunt? Anyone who has hunted for more than a season or two has faced the dilemma common to all hunters, crowded public land. For some hunters, hunting takes place locally and they know the landowners who will and will not allow hunting on their private property. This works great for locals, but what about all the hunters who have a familiarity with the area only because they did some scouting, or only because that is the area where they drew a license? How can these hunters find private land to hunt and not fritter away the few days they have to hunt?The law is very clear in its requirements that hunters obtain permission to hunt on private property. When violated, this single rule can lead to a five-year suspension of hunting privileges in some states. Indeed it is worthwhile to plan ahead and find private land to hunt in order to avoid overcrowded public land, or being tempted by a close shot that is barely on private proper ty.The two perspectives you should keep in mind are yours as the hunter, and the landowners. Hunting season is a frustrating time not only for hunters, but also for landowners. The requirement to get permission before hunting on private land combines with the fact that hunting season is limited in its duration and the results are sometimes less than positive. This combination creates a situation where landowners feel constantly intruded upon by strangers seeking only to find private land to hunt. Conversely, hunters feel frustration when permission cannot be gained either by the inability to contact a property owner, or the property owner's denial. During hunting season, land owners and hunters have two things in common: increased frustration and wasted time.A few simple steps can be taken to avoid the headaches normally associated with finding private land to hunt. First, take time to plan the hunt. Many hunters spend time preparing their gear, sighting in guns, testing equ ipment, and doing many other activities in preparation of the hunt. Include research in this list. This is particularly important if you have not hunted an area previously. Getting there early to scout is one thing, but a wealth of information can be found about an area via the Internet. Landowners vary in their approachability with regard to hunting on their land, but it pays to have information in advance. Look in public records to find anyone who owns large parcels of land, see about a contact number. You will wish you did if you find the only thing separating you from a trophy bull is a fence with a sign that says, Ask first.When the season comes set out with your hunting gear, as well as information and contacts. After a day or two of scouting you will be in great shape and ready to be successful during your hunt. Happy hunting.

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